The Matchmaker

Everyone wants to find love, says the lead character in Israeli filmmaker Avi Neshers The Matchmaker (Paam Hayiti). Of course, that main character makes his living matching up unlikely pairs, in addition to his side job of smuggling. When 16-year-old Arik takes up a summer job with the Matchmaker, he discovers the unique world inhabited by his new mentor  prostitution, illegal gambling and the wonders of love. Nominated for seven awards at the Israeli Academy Awards, the film was such a hit at the Houston Jewish Film Festival it returns to kick off this years Summer Israeli Film Series. 7:30 p.m. The Jewish Community Center Kaplan Theatre, 5601 South Braeswood. For information, call 713-729-3200 or visit www.jcchouston.org.
Wed., June 29, 2011